HC Deb 25 February 1987 vol 111 c260W
Mr. Amess

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much money was spent on home improvement grants last year; and what plans he has to increase the amount available to first-time buyers.

Mr. Tracey

We estimate that local authorities spent £444 million on grants last year. We are encouraging authorities to direct grants where they are most needed and substantial numbers of grants already go to first-time buyers.